In reply to Post #1
. . . slight curveball - but have you considered a withy pool rig instead? I've returned to using one this spring and had some decent results; primarily because ronnies / 360s are banned but also wanting to try something different and without all the faff of a stiff hinged.
I've been tying mine with stiff coated tungsten braid and the fox withy curves chopped down slightly . . .small section of uncoated at the base of the curve and a good dollop of putty (prefer an over-weighted pop up if I'm going to use one) - the mechanics are superb and the rig is simple with no knots / crimps / general buggeration . . .most people are also unlikely to be using it; so maybe the fish have also forgotten!
. . . slight curveball - but have you considered a withy pool rig instead? I've returned to using one this spring and had some decent results; primarily because ronnies / 360s are banned but also wanting to try something different and without all the faff of a stiff hinged.
I've been tying mine with stiff coated tungsten braid and the fox withy curves chopped down slightly . . .small section of uncoated at the base of the curve and a good dollop of putty (prefer an over-weighted pop up if I'm going to use one) - the mechanics are superb and the rig is simple with no knots / crimps / general buggeration . . .most people are also unlikely to be using it; so maybe the fish have also forgotten!
In reply to Post #15
I tied a rig with Korda Mouthtrap and indeed, it's a bit more user friendly than ESP Bristle Filament or Fox Rigidity.
I tied a rig with Korda Mouthtrap and indeed, it's a bit more user friendly than ESP Bristle Filament or Fox Rigidity.
In reply to Post #16
Yes, good call, was thinking about the withy pool rig a while back. I fished it in the past and caught on it. It's certainly different!
Yes, good call, was thinking about the withy pool rig a while back. I fished it in the past and caught on it. It's certainly different!
In reply to Post #1
Tried nearly all the chod filaments, mouth trap was decent but Nash chod link I found to be the best. I'm really fussy with getting perfect curves without twists or kinks I found Ta and fox's 25lb to be awful for this
Nash chod link in 25 is the only material that I can tie / tighten over steam and a couple thumb strokes it's basically perfect everytime. All the others I have to spend time tweaking and adjusting for too long.
Tried nearly all the chod filaments, mouth trap was decent but Nash chod link I found to be the best. I'm really fussy with getting perfect curves without twists or kinks I found Ta and fox's 25lb to be awful for this
Nash chod link in 25 is the only material that I can tie / tighten over steam and a couple thumb strokes it's basically perfect everytime. All the others I have to spend time tweaking and adjusting for too long.
In reply to Post #19
One question about that then: if Nash chod link needs little 'work' to get the right curve, does it loose it's curve quicker that for instance Fox Rigidity then?
One question about that then: if Nash chod link needs little 'work' to get the right curve, does it loose it's curve quicker that for instance Fox Rigidity then?
I've only tried Korda Mouth Trap 25lb and TA Recoil 30lb and far prefer the Recoil.
They are both very similar diameters under the microscope, but the recoil is much stiffer and better to shape.
MouthTrap actually doesn't feel like Bristle Filament.
Can't stand the colour of the MT either.
They are both very similar diameters under the microscope, but the recoil is much stiffer and better to shape.
MouthTrap actually doesn't feel like Bristle Filament.
Can't stand the colour of the MT either.